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Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Master Lighting Switch Child Seat Child Seat Tether Anchorage Anti-Lock Brake System Traction Control Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Power Windows Front/Rear Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist Power Window Lockout 4
Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Master Lighting Switch Child Seat Child Seat Tether Anchorage Anti-Lock Brake System Traction Control Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Power Windows Front/Rear Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist Power Window Lockout 4
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... below the normal range. With the ABS light on , have the system serviced immediately. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off . Also illuminates if the parking brake is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released.... If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on , ...
... below the normal range. With the ABS light on , have the system serviced immediately. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off . Also illuminates if the parking brake is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released.... If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on , ...
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...means that your vehicle serviced as soon as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). O/D off Illuminates when the Transmission O/D Control Switch (TCS), refer to the transmission could occur. This system is commonly known as possible, damage to OFF Overdrive control in properly ...light flashes steadily, have your vehicle continues to check the bulb. Check engine Your vehicle is started, one of the engine's emission control systems may be drivable and will not require towing. The vehicle will usually be malfunctioning. If it comes on when the Transmission Control Switch...
...means that your vehicle serviced as soon as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). O/D off Illuminates when the Transmission O/D Control Switch (TCS), refer to the transmission could occur. This system is commonly known as possible, damage to OFF Overdrive control in properly ...light flashes steadily, have your vehicle continues to check the bulb. Check engine Your vehicle is started, one of the engine's emission control systems may be drivable and will not require towing. The vehicle will usually be malfunctioning. If it comes on when the Transmission Control Switch...
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..." - dome lamps will remain off and only the lower lamps will not turn off and the headlamp control is switched to deactivate. The dome lamp will shut off all interior lights. • Rotate control to next position (adjustment dial) and move up position or next position (adjustment dial) ...to turn on all interior lights. • Rotate to first lower detent position to turn on all interior lights. Battery saver The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off the parking lamps if the headlamp...
..." - dome lamps will remain off and only the lower lamps will not turn off and the headlamp control is switched to deactivate. The dome lamp will shut off all interior lights. • Rotate control to next position (adjustment dial) and move up position or next position (adjustment dial) ...to turn on all interior lights. • Rotate to first lower detent position to turn on all interior lights. Battery saver The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off the parking lamps if the headlamp...
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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Manual heating system (if equipped) Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. 28 The autolamp system also keeps the lights on , rotate the control counterclockwise. • To turn autolamps off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control. Controls and features AUTOLAMP CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) The autolamp system provides light AUTO sensitive automatic on-off , rotate the control clockwise to OFF. • To turn autolamps on for a fixed period of time after the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Manual heating system (if equipped) Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. 28 The autolamp system also keeps the lights on , rotate the control counterclockwise. • To turn autolamps off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control. Controls and features AUTOLAMP CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) The autolamp system provides light AUTO sensitive automatic on-off , rotate the control clockwise to OFF. • To turn autolamps on for a fixed period of time after the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
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... function if the outside temperature is working and even after you to adjust the direction of the passenger compartment. However, the air conditioning will not light unless the A/C (A/C) control is about 4°C (40°F) or higher. In this mode, the air conditioning will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. ...and floor registers. The rear climate control distributes air in all modes. Controls and features FRONT REAR MAX A/C OFF REAR CTL A/C With the rear fan switch on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is about 4°C (40°F) or higher.
... function if the outside temperature is working and even after you to adjust the direction of the passenger compartment. However, the air conditioning will not light unless the A/C (A/C) control is about 4°C (40°F) or higher. In this mode, the air conditioning will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. ...and floor registers. The rear climate control distributes air in all modes. Controls and features FRONT REAR MAX A/C OFF REAR CTL A/C With the rear fan switch on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is about 4°C (40°F) or higher.
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...'s antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems. Static can be affected by power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering structure (out of a station normally received in a given area. A stronger signal may...frequencies AM and FM stations may temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station frequency is displayed. The audio system automatically switches to normal. • Station overload. REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The reverse sensing system (RSS) sounds a tone to other stations...
...'s antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems. Static can be affected by power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering structure (out of a station normally received in a given area. A stronger signal may...frequencies AM and FM stations may temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station frequency is displayed. The audio system automatically switches to normal. • Station overload. REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The reverse sensing system (RSS) sounds a tone to other stations...
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... cranks the engine. To turn speed control on • Press ON. ON OFF Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on . Warning lights illuminated. Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed control on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. SPEED CONTROL (IF... To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • Turn off , the previously programmed set speed will be controlled until the vehicle is switched off the vehicle ignition. Vehicle speed cannot be erased. 82 ON OFF Once speed control is traveling at or above 48 km/h (30 mph). ON...
... cranks the engine. To turn speed control on • Press ON. ON OFF Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on . Warning lights illuminated. Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed control on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. SPEED CONTROL (IF... To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • Turn off , the previously programmed set speed will be controlled until the vehicle is switched off the vehicle ignition. Vehicle speed cannot be erased. 82 ON OFF Once speed control is traveling at or above 48 km/h (30 mph). ON...
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... will illuminate on the end of the Driving chapter. 87 Deactivating overdrive Press the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) located on the instrument cluster. automatically return to normal For additional information about the gearshift lever and the transmission... control switch operation refer to O/D ON/OFF normal overdrive mode, press the Transmission Control Switch again. The O/D OFF indicator light will (Overdrive) mode. Controls and features OVERDRIVE CONTROL Activating overdrive (Overdrive)...
... will illuminate on the end of the Driving chapter. 87 Deactivating overdrive Press the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) located on the instrument cluster. automatically return to normal For additional information about the gearshift lever and the transmission... control switch operation refer to O/D ON/OFF normal overdrive mode, press the Transmission Control Switch again. The O/D OFF indicator light will (Overdrive) mode. Controls and features OVERDRIVE CONTROL Activating overdrive (Overdrive)...
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...rear view mirror which has an auto-dimming function. The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in any switch position, and either the driver's or passenger's door open, the doors cannot be set the lock for each sliding door and must be ...the ignition, in R (Reverse) (when the mirror is on) to ensure a bright clear view when backing up to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle is equipped with an inside . OFF AUTO 92 Move control ...
...rear view mirror which has an auto-dimming function. The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in any switch position, and either the driver's or passenger's door open, the doors cannot be set the lock for each sliding door and must be ...the ignition, in R (Reverse) (when the mirror is on) to ensure a bright clear view when backing up to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle is equipped with an inside . OFF AUTO 92 Move control ...
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If any time. 98 Rear courtesy/reading lamps (if equipped) The courtesy lamp lights can be turned on with rocker switch at all. When the control is in the middle position, the lamp will only come on when a door is closed. If the control is moved ... passenger seats. INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps (if equipped) The front dome lamp is inadvertently pressed or the time allotted (five seconds) has passed, the indicator light will flash amber and an "error" tone will shut off immediately after the door is opened . The dome lamp will illuminate whenever a front door is...
If any time. 98 Rear courtesy/reading lamps (if equipped) The courtesy lamp lights can be turned on with rocker switch at all. When the control is in the middle position, the lamp will only come on when a door is closed. If the control is moved ... passenger seats. INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps (if equipped) The front dome lamp is inadvertently pressed or the time allotted (five seconds) has passed, the indicator light will flash amber and an "error" tone will shut off immediately after the door is opened . The dome lamp will illuminate whenever a front door is...
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... dome lamp can be used to view the rear seating area. Controls and features Rear dome lamp The dome lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmer switch is OFF. With the ignition key in this chapter for operation of the remote entry controls are pressed and...
... dome lamp can be used to view the rear seating area. Controls and features Rear dome lamp The dome lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmer switch is OFF. With the ignition key in this chapter for operation of the remote entry controls are pressed and...
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... 4-8 seconds. The driver's safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding...The driver's safety belt is buckled The safety belt warning light and before the ignition switch is turned indicator chime remain off . The driver's safety belt is... buckled The Belt Minder feature will not before the ignition switch is turned activate. the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for 6 seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for approximately 5 minutes or until ...
... 4-8 seconds. The driver's safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding...The driver's safety belt is buckled The safety belt warning light and before the ignition switch is turned indicator chime remain off . The driver's safety belt is... buckled The Belt Minder feature will not before the ignition switch is turned activate. the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for 6 seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for approximately 5 minutes or until ...
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...the vehicle. 1. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the deactivation/activation programming procedure. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1 minute) • Steps 3-5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will be disabled for three seconds... on for that : • the parking brake is set • the gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission). • the ignition switch is in the OFF position • all vehicle doors are closed • the driver's safety belt is unbuckled • the parklamps/headlamps are in...
...the vehicle. 1. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the deactivation/activation programming procedure. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1 minute) • Steps 3-5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will be disabled for three seconds... on for that : • the parking brake is set • the gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission). • the ignition switch is in the OFF position • all vehicle doors are closed • the driver's safety belt is unbuckled • the parklamps/headlamps are in...
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...occur or the engine may be rocked out by power from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in each gear. Turn off switch Your automatic transaxle electronically controls the shift feel by using an adaptive learning strategy. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow ... and O/D off the ignition whenever you verify that the brakelamps are not operating properly. If the gearshift lever cannot be working . Press lightly on the accelerator in a steady pattern. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may occur....
...occur or the engine may be rocked out by power from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in each gear. Turn off switch Your automatic transaxle electronically controls the shift feel by using an adaptive learning strategy. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow ... and O/D off the ignition whenever you verify that the brakelamps are not operating properly. If the gearshift lever cannot be working . Press lightly on the accelerator in a steady pattern. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may occur....
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... will increase your vehicle cruises at a constant speed for this position. (Overdrive) - The transaxle will move backward. If the O/D OFF indicator light is flashing on when the O/D OFF control is pressed, it means that there is a transaxle electronic system malfunction. You should contact your vehicle ... Hold the brake pedal down while in the N (Neutral) position, the vehicle can be appropriate for climbing hills, press the O/D OFF switch. If O/D ON/OFF the transaxle shifts back and forth between third and fourth gears while you are driving hilly roads or if your dealer...
... will increase your vehicle cruises at a constant speed for this position. (Overdrive) - The transaxle will move backward. If the O/D OFF indicator light is flashing on when the O/D OFF control is pressed, it means that there is a transaxle electronic system malfunction. You should contact your vehicle ... Hold the brake pedal down while in the N (Neutral) position, the vehicle can be appropriate for climbing hills, press the O/D OFF switch. If O/D ON/OFF the transaxle shifts back and forth between third and fourth gears while you are driving hilly roads or if your dealer...
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... will not shift into fourth gear ( OFF) provides more engine braking to slow your vehicle on O/D ON/OFF your vehicle. Push in the switch and the O/D OFF light in first, second and third gears and [Overdrive]). To return the transaxle to 1 (First). If the O/D OFF indicator...) whenever you more engine braking than 61 km/h (38 mph) when in Drive (O/D will illuminate. Driving When to use (Overdrive) or press the O/D OFF switch You will notice that there is a transaxle electronic system malfunction. The automatic transaxle will shift to the proper gear to ascend any grade without any...
... will not shift into fourth gear ( OFF) provides more engine braking to slow your vehicle on O/D ON/OFF your vehicle. Push in the switch and the O/D OFF light in first, second and third gears and [Overdrive]). To return the transaxle to 1 (First). If the O/D OFF indicator...) whenever you more engine braking than 61 km/h (38 mph) when in Drive (O/D will illuminate. Driving When to use (Overdrive) or press the O/D OFF switch You will notice that there is a transaxle electronic system malfunction. The automatic transaxle will shift to the proper gear to ascend any grade without any...
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... fuel pump shut-off switch is located on top of vehicle breakdown, approaching danger, etc. The hazard flashers can be operated when the ignition is off. • The hazard lights control is a device intended to stop the electric fuel pump when your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.... in an emergency to warn traffic of the steering column. • Depress hazard lights control to activate all hazard flashers simultaneously. • Depress control again to turn the flashers off switch may purchase additional roadside assistance coverage beyond basic warranty In the United States, you...
... fuel pump shut-off switch is located on top of vehicle breakdown, approaching danger, etc. The hazard flashers can be operated when the ignition is off. • The hazard lights control is a device intended to stop the electric fuel pump when your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer.... in an emergency to warn traffic of the steering column. • Depress hazard lights control to activate all hazard flashers simultaneously. • Depress control again to turn the flashers off switch may purchase additional roadside assistance coverage beyond basic warranty In the United States, you...
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...roadside jump-starting ...197 Emission control system ...239 Engine ...257 check engine/ service engine soon light ...11 cleaning ...250 coolant ...211 idle speed control ...223 lubrication specifications ...256,257 refill capacities...233 comparisons with fuel ...230,233,235 filter, specifications ...235,254 fuel pump shut-off switch ...181 and Canada ...266 Getting roadside assistance ...180 Getting the service you need ...260 ...) ...82 Cupholder(s) ...122 Customer Assistance ...180 Ford accessories for your vehicle with EPA fuel economy estimates ...238 detergent in fuel ...235 filling ...
...roadside jump-starting ...197 Emission control system ...239 Engine ...257 check engine/ service engine soon light ...11 cleaning ...250 coolant ...211 idle speed control ...223 lubrication specifications ...256,257 refill capacities...233 comparisons with fuel ...230,233,235 filter, specifications ...235,254 fuel pump shut-off switch ...181 and Canada ...266 Getting roadside assistance ...180 Getting the service you need ...260 ...) ...82 Cupholder(s) ...122 Customer Assistance ...180 Ford accessories for your vehicle with EPA fuel economy estimates ...238 detergent in fuel ...235 filling ...